I fell on my right wrist twice in football, and now, it has less mobility than my left wrist. I don't want to go to a doctor just yet, but besides icing it, is there anything else I should do?
2006-08-22 09:00:14 · 10 answers · asked by Jamaal 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You need to have an xray... only way to really see if you have a fracture. I work at an Orthopedic's office, and many patients come in weeks after an injury to find out they had a fracture, and now are in trouble because of the way it is healing. Sports injuries are especially common, and if you are still growing, you need to make sure you dont have an injury to your growth plate. Not a big deal to get an xray... go to the emergency room or call your doctor. Good luck!
2006-08-22 09:09:56 · answer #1 · answered by juju 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Broken Or Sprained Wrist
2016-11-13 06:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to do is to get an x-ray, but the first aid for a sprain, which we are hoping it is, is P.R.I.C.E.: Protect- put a splint, Rest- don't move it around, Ice- apply as soon as possible (be careful not to use for too long; it can damage tissues), Compress- elastics found in drugstores or pharmacies, Elevate- to prevent or limit swelling. On the other hand, if it is much more severe than that like broken, do the same procedure, but make sure to go straight to the doctor to prevent further injuries.
2006-08-22 09:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by The_Thinker 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was abused by my husband 2 weeks ago. Xrays were taken of my right wrist and pinky due to the severe bruising, pain and swelling. Results were negative to any breakage but I still have this incredible burning at movement, needing help to open a soda cap, pill bottle, even using 2 hands to lift a gallon of milk. My pinky is still bruised, the bone feels 'raised' and my wrists keeps 'popping'. I use a self stick ace bandage for support to my finger and BOTH WRISTS. COULD A BREAK BE BENEATH ALL THE SWELLING AND IS NOW SURFACING? DO I NEED TO HAVE XRAYS AGAIN?
2014-06-27 21:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I badly sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago. I was in a hurry going down the stairs, lost my balance and landed on a bad side of my left foot, causing my left ankle to be stretched going on the inside. The first 48 hours were excruciating and the pain was un-believable. I've never had a serious ankle injury before.
So I immediately treated it using the RICE method. The following day, the bruising and swelling were so horrible. I found out that I got a second degree sprain and immediately panicked after that. I had a football game on that week and it been looking forward to it because I've been training for rt. I had teammates that had similar injuries and it took them months to fully recover, some of them stopped playing altogether. So I kinda had a short-term depression because I can't imagine myself not being able to run and play sports anymore.
Because I was so desperate to recover again, I contacted a lot of people that I know who do sports and asked them if they had similar injuries. One friend of mine, from the boy's football team in my university, told me about H.E.M. Ankle Rehab. I got a copy 4 days after I got injured. I immediately read and followed what was instructed and felt improvement on the first day. I was able to walk a bit, but I was in pain.
A couple of days after that, the swelling and bruising were subsid-ing significantly and on the fourth day, I was walking comfortably again. Although I've had felt a bit of stiffness, I continued doing what was instructed. My sister was surprised that I have recovered this fast. I told her about this book and was shocked on how effective the procedures were. I'm just so happy that this book was shared to me and how effective it is.
Heal your ankle fully & fast?
2016-05-25 00:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by Charmaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is sprained try getting acpunture it hurts a little but then the next day, it will hurt less and then it wont hurt the next next day because i sprained my ankle alot of times and it works but i dont know if it will work for a broken wrist
2006-08-22 09:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can still move it/use it then it is probably just sprained. You really need to have an x ray tho. They will make sure its not broken. Keep ice on it and try not to use it.
2006-08-22 09:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sprained my wrist - it aches even when I'm not moving it. Could it be a fracture?
2015-05-20 08:06:41 · answer #8 · answered by Tammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a brace or get your wrist taped while you are playing. You should really see a doctor if your mobility is decreased.
2006-08-22 09:08:06 · answer #9 · answered by leafs1318 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is broken you will have a bruise across the top and swollen fingers sprained it is just sore.
2006-08-22 09:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by kaseykgirl9 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋